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Kingdom Hearts Cloud on Switch Exits Ahead of Switch 2 Upgrades
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Kingdom Hearts Cloud on Switch Exits Ahead of Switch 2 Upgrades

Square Enix is discontinuing the Kingdom Hearts cloud versions on Nintendo Switch, with sale delisted on June 9, 2026 and the cloud service ending June 9, 2027. Owners can buy discounted Switch 2 digital versions and transfer saves; eligible titles include KH HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, KH III + Re Mind DLC, and KH Integrum Masterpiece. The Switch 2 digital versions launch on October 8, 2026, and KH4 is also confirmed for Switch 2.

Kingdom Hearts Saga Lands on PS5 in New Collection Ahead of KH4
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Kingdom Hearts Saga Lands on PS5 in New Collection Ahead of KH4

Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III for PS5, bundling KH HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KH3 with Re Mind DLC. Releasing October 8, 2026, the set is priced at $74.99/£64.99 and is cheaper than the PS4 All-in-One option, giving PS5 players the complete KH saga in one package as they await KH4.

Final Fantasy Resonance: a fresh HD-2D reimagining of Brave Exvius
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Final Fantasy Resonance: a fresh HD-2D reimagining of Brave Exvius

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D FF game, which reimagines the Brave Exvius story (now shuttered) with new overworlds, a redesigned turn-based combat system, 3D-style cinematics in pixel art, and 33 original tracks. It’s not a simple port but a standalone reimagining that launches October 22 on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Kingdom Hearts Collection I–III heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
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Kingdom Hearts Collection I–III heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2

Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, releasing October 8. The package includes KH HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KH III + Re Mind, with the option to buy the titles separately. A KH III + Re Mind demo is now available on Switch 2 via Nintendo eShop; PC versions will launch on the Microsoft Store, and cloud versions will be offered for Switch. The collection also notes a platform-exclusive Keyblade, Dead of Night, tied to certain purchases.

Kingdom Hearts IV Heads to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with Teaser Trailer
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Kingdom Hearts IV Heads to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with Teaser Trailer

Kingdom Hearts IV has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store) with a launch on all platforms, though no release date was announced. The new installment follows Sora through the city of Quadratum to visit various worlds, with new powers and characters, and a teaser trailer plus fresh screenshots have been released as more details are promised.

Tifa Enters Street Fighter 6 as Part of a Square Enix Crossover DLC
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Tifa Enters Street Fighter 6 as Part of a Square Enix Crossover DLC

Summer Game Fest revealed Street Fighter 6’s Year 4 DLC, including Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa in a Square Enix–backed crossover. Square Enix said many IPs had asked for Tifa, but they wanted to guard the reveal; the tie-in coincides with the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launch. The rest of Street Fighter 6’s upcoming DLC for next year features Bosch, Yasmine, and Arjun.

FF7 Revelation Trailer Teases New System, Casting Switch, and Classic Callbacks
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FF7 Revelation Trailer Teases New System, Casting Switch, and Classic Callbacks

Two Summer Game Fest trailers for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation (reveal and gameplay) total over seven minutes and hint at major changes: Sephiroth will be voiced by Travis Willingham instead of Tyler Hoechlin; a new Function Integrated Tactical Suitwear (F.I.T.S.) system lets party members swap outfits for different move-sets while keeping their appearance, Vincent’s Limit Breaks show unique synergies, and Cloud’s absence from parts of the party suggests altered pacing. Wutai, Yuffie callbacks, and other FF7 nods return, Sapphire Weapon may become a fightable element, and there are hints of altered spoilers in a scene potentially removing the Black Materia, plus a possible nod to the famous snowboarding sequence.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Expands the World, Deepens Choice, and Targets Switch 2
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Expands the World, Deepens Choice, and Targets Switch 2

Final Fantasy VII Revelation reveals a much bigger world with early Highwind access, expanded Midgar and new locations like Rocket Town, plus deeper exploration of Wutai and Deepground. Player choices will more strongly affect progression and story, though the team aims for a single ending. Zack receives a larger role, the Turks get more focus, and guest party members appear; Vincent and Cid gain new moves, Knights of the Round is being adapted, and the affinity system is reworked. The game is targeting a multi‑platform release, with PS5/PC polish prioritized before Switch 2 timing for next spring.

Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Heralds the Trilogy’s Final Chapter
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Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Heralds the Trilogy’s Final Chapter

Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the concluding entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, set to launch in Spring 2027 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC to coincide with the original game's 30th anniversary. The trailer and first gameplay footage premiered at Summer Game Fest with Matthew Mercer returning as Vincent Valentine, as Cloud Strife and his companions race to stop Meteor, featuring a new job system and expansive exploration across the planet.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Heads to PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Heads to PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding entry in the remake saga, launching in spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) as part of the original’s 30th anniversary. It features an expanded open world aboard the Highwind airship, a fully assembled party, new playable members Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, a redesigned combat system called FITS, and the threat of Weapons as colossal enemies.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation: The Remake Saga’s Grand Finale
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation: The Remake Saga’s Grand Finale

Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final game in the FFVII remake trilogy, arriving simultaneously on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027. The trailer showcases an expansive open world, the Highwind airship, and playable Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind (not playable in Rebirth), plus a new FITS system that adds job-like gear and moves. Players will revisit locations from the original and face large-scale battles as the saga culminates in a climactic confrontation with Sephiroth. Upgrade data from Remake Intergrade or Rebirth provides bonus Materia, and Chadley is returning.

Elliot's Millennium Tales: 13-Minute Making-Of Offers New Development Insights
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Elliot's Millennium Tales: 13-Minute Making-Of Offers New Development Insights

Square Enix and Claytechworks released a 13-minute behind-the-scenes video for the HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, featuring producer Naofumi Matsushita, director Shota Fukebaru, and Tomoya Asano discussing the production process, challenges, and the game’s systems and characters ahead of its June 18 release on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC; a Prologue demo is available now.